Tag Archives: interior design

Style Scoop: Rustic Retreat

Having a case of cabin fever? Whether you’re adorning a log cabin or a room in your home with wilderness-inspired décor, rustic, nature-inspired furnishings, lighting and décor will bring the outdoors inside and create a cozy cabin feel. For more cabin … Continue reading

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Calling All Home Design Professionals in the St. Louis Area!

Design professionals… St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles’ second annual Favorite Spaces Contest is going on NOW! Show us your home’s most remarkable rooms and/or outdoor spaces, and they could be pictured in the October 2011 issue of St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles! … Continue reading

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Fabulous Five: The Call of the Wild

When used wisely, animal print can be a dramatic design element that blends well with a variety of patterns and textures, especially in eclectic, globally inspired spaces. Full of eye-catching contrast and even a touch of attitude, black-and-white zebra print … Continue reading

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Friday Favorites: 4.8.11

It’s no secret that STRIPES ARE IN for spring and summer, both in fashion boutiques and the home design circuit. According to fashion authority ELLE magazine, every type of stripe, from nautical, bold blue-and-white to ’70s-inspired retrograde, will be popping … Continue reading

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Friday Favorites: 3.25.11

More interesting than the average side table, a set of nesting tables is a functional way to add a touch of complexity to your living spaces. And, they are especially convenient in smaller rooms, such as those found in apartments … Continue reading

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Friday Favorites: 3.18.11

Calming and sophisticated, natural-inspired neutrals impart a sense of balance within a room, especially when paired with visually interesting textures and smaller pops of vibrant color. At SLHL, we understand the power of neutrals, and we can’t get enough of … Continue reading

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Friday Favorites: 3.11.11

At St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles, we love decorating with mirrors. No matter its shape or size, a mirror adds instant visual interest and depth to a room. So whether you’re looking to illuminate a dark corner, add a touch … Continue reading

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Friday Favorites: 3.4.11

In interior design, all that glitters isn’t necessarily gold. Silver, nickel, platinum, copper and bronze just so happen to do the trick, too. These shiny, lustrous metallics fit into virtually every design style – from Art Deco to Hollywood Regency, … Continue reading

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Relish This: Please Be Seated (Part II)

Our obsession with garden seats (also known as garden stools) started a while ago, but it certainly hasn’t waned any in the past year. Maybe you remember the article “Please Be Seated” from our website last spring? Well, we’re at … Continue reading

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Calling All Design Bloggers!

You’re invited! If you enjoy blogging about the fabulous world of interior design, you won’t want to miss the inaugural Design Bloggers Conference, presented by DesignSherpa, in Los Angeles, California, on February 28-March 1, 2011. Attendees will join interior design … Continue reading

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